Q & A 1. Can I get insurance for my E-Bike if I wanted to? When checking with my Insurance company, they informed me I was already covered by my homeowners insurance. I was covered for theft and liability. So even if I hit a car or someone, I was covered by my home insurance. But check with your own provider. 2.What if I weigh more than the max weight specified? For most part, going over a bit is no big deal, but if your are over by a fair amount, you should stay away from large hills or overpasses, as your battery may be overworked and burn out. 3. Can I ride my bike on the sidewalk? No, it is against the law for even a regular bike to be on the sidewalk. 4. Do we have a payment plan? As of now we don't, but maybe in the future. 5. Can I modify my bike to go faster? We do not recommend this, as it WILL void your warranty. It also makes your bike illegal. 6. Where are our bikes made? All are bikes are imported from China, as are most other suppliers. 7. Can I ride my ebike in the rain? If you get caught in the rain is one thing, but try to avoid riding it, if it is calling for rain that day. 8. Where do I ride  my e-bike? Anywhere you normally ride a regular bike. But not on the sidewalk. 9. Do I need to wear a helmet? Yes, all riders must wear a approved bike helmet, or you can wear a better motorcycle helmet. 10. Will they change the laws regarding e-bikes? We won't really know till at least Oct 2009, but even if they do? It should be cheap, and still NO GAS. 11. Can I have a passenger? No, current bike regulations states you can not "double ride". 12. How do I store my bike for winter? We recommend a garage or indoors somewhere. If you keep it in a cold place for winter, remove the battery, and bring it indoors. Then plug charger directly into it every month to top it up. If you keep bike stored in heated area with battery still installed, turn on the headlights for a hour or so, once a month, then charge it back up. 13. Where do I put my feet when riding? Always keep your feet on the pedals, even if not pedaling. This gives you better balance, and protects your battery. Also, it keeps your pedals from aiming down and making contact with the ground on sharp turns. 14. Where do I park my bike when I go to the mall or stores? If there is a provided bike rack, park there. If not, park it anywhere in front of the store where you would park a bicycle. An e-bike is not a legal bike to park in a regular parking spot. But if not provided spots are available by the store for bicycles, than there is no choice to do so. 15. If I'm driving my e-bike, will fines be the same as for riding a bicycle? Yes. All the set fines established for violating rules of the road and equipment standards that apply to bicyclists apply to drivers of e-bikes. For example: Offence HTA Section - Bicycle* Set Fine Court Fee Victim Fine Total Improper lighting 62(17)* $ 20.00 $ 5.00 $ 10.00 $ 35.00 Improper brakes 64(3)* $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 No bell or defective bell 75(5) $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 Fail to wear proper helmet 104(2.1)* $ 60.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 85.00 Disobey stop sign, fail to stop 136(1)(a) $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 Red light - fail to stop 144(18) $ 150.00 $ 5.00 $ 25.00 $ 180.00 Careless driving 130 $ 260.00 $ 5.00 $ 60.00 $ 325.00 Fail to yield to pedestrian 140(1)(a) $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 Drive wrong way - one way traffic 153 $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 Bicycle - fail to turn out to right when overtaken 148(6)* $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 Cyclist - ride in or along crosswalk 144(29)* $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 Cyclist - fail to stop or to identify self 218(2)* $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 Ride 2 on a bicycle 178(2)* $ 85.00 $ 5.00 $ 20.00 $ 110.00 *HTA offences specific to the operation of bicycles and to bicyclists